Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-09

W5TKB

Active

HICKS II, ROBERT B

Location: HOUSTON, TX
Class: Technician
Granted: 2024-06-07
Expires: 2034-09-03
Previous call: KC5VPU
FRN: 0008019994

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Vanity availability

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W5TKB is held by an active license; it isn't a vanity slot right now.

Vanity availability dates are computed from FCC §97.19's hold periods: 2 years from the cancellation date for cancelled or terminated licenses, 4 years from the expiration date for expired licenses (2-year renewal grace + 2-year hold).

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

KC5VPUcancelled· T
HICKS II, ROBERT BTXgranted 1996-08-07cancelled 2004-09-03

Prior holders later became

W5TXactive· E
HICKS, ROBERT BTXgranted 2026-08-11

License history

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